by Zenae Zukowski | Dec 10, 2025 | Lists, Touring
The last few weeks have brought us countless new music and live announcements, with no sign of slowing down for live shows. Metal Insider has rounded up 53 of some of the latest tour announcements, updates, and major festival news, so you can catch up on what you may...
by Zenae Zukowski | Nov 6, 2025 | Festivals, News
Following the earlier announcement of Behemoth frontman Nergal’s special Sventevith (Storming Near the Baltic) performance with Icelandic black metal force Misþyrming, Beyond the Gates 2026 has announced the third wave of bands. Newly confirmed acts include Testament,...
by Zenae Zukowski | Nov 5, 2025 | Metal on Metal, Touring
The last few weeks have brought us countless new music and live announcements, with no sign of slowing down for live shows. Metal Insider has rounded up 21 of some of the latest tour announcements, updates, and major festival news, so you can catch up on...
by Zenae Zukowski | Sep 10, 2025 | Festivals, News
Beyond the Gates festival has unveiled the first wave of bands for the 2026 edition, set to take place July 29–August 1 in Bergen, Norway. Leading the announcement, Emperor will deliver a special performance featuring returning members Mortiis and Faust. The show will...
by Alix Vallecillo | Jul 1, 2016 | Lists, Top 5
Today is Canada day for our friends up north and because all we think about when Canada comes to mind is cold, grim and kvlt weather, we thought it would be great to list some of the best black metal bands the country has to offer. Considering we want to keep the list...